The client with an admission diagnosis of colon cancer has had a transverse colon resection with colostomy placement.  Which of the following findings during the assessment on post-op day 4 would be concerning to the nurse?

The client on an intensified insulin regimen consistently has a fasting blood glucose level between 70 and 80 mg/dL, a postprandial blood glucose level below 200 mg/dL, and a hemoglobin A1c level of 5.5%. Which is the nurse’s interpretation of these findings?

Which response by the nurse is most appropriate for the patient diagnosed with hepatitis A?

A nurse who cares for pregnant women should be aware that in regards to medications, herbals, injections, and over-the-counter- medications:

A woman in labor has just received an epidural block. The most important nursing measure is to

The home care nurse finds a client who has diabetes awake and alert, but shaky, diaphoretic, and weak.  The nurse gives the client ½ cup of orange juice.  The client’s clinical manifestations have not changed 5 minutes later.  Which is the nurse’s best next action after rechecking the blood glucose and the results are up to 60?

You are caring for an infant seen for a well-baby check, weighing 44 lbs.  How many kilograms does this child weigh?  

A nurse is caring for a 4-month-old child who has meningitis. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?

Which statement made by the nurse to the client with a diagnosis of diverticular disease is accurate?

A 4 week old infant who recently had corrective surgery for pyloric stenosis is fussy and restless.  The mother, who is holding the infant, just finished giving the infant their first oral feeding. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate at this time?